CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga — Police authorities seized P476,000 worth of shabu and arrested three individuals including a High-Value Individual (HVI) during separate anti-illegal drug operations conducted in Pampanga and Olongapo City over the weekend.
According to the detailed report provided by Pampanga Provincial Director, Col. Levi Hope B. Basilio, the Guagua Municipal Police Station apprehended a High-Value Individual (HVI) known as “Joseph.” During an anti-illegal drug operation in Guagua, Pampanga, Joseph was found in possession of approximately 55 grams of shabu, valued at an estimated P374,000.
This arrest underscores the determination of the police to tackle drug-related issues in the region.
In a related development, Olongapo City’s City Director, Col. Carlito U. Grijaldo, reported the successful apprehension of two individuals in Brgy. Barretto, Olongapo City. This accomplishment resulted from a meticulously executed buy-bust operation conducted by the CPDEU OCPO. In the process, law enforcement confiscated 15 grams of shabu, valued at more or less P102,000.
Brig. Gen. Jose S. Hidalgo Jr., PRO3 regional director commended the dedicated officers involved in these operations. He stated, “I commend our troops for a job well done. The entire police force of PRO3 remains committed to our mission of eradicating the proliferation of illegal drug trade within our communities, in pursuit of a drug-free Central Luzon.”
These arrests and seizures demonstrate the unyielding commitment of law enforcement agencies in Central Luzon to maintain the safety and well-being of the communities they serve. Such proactive measures are vital in the ongoing fight against the illegal drug trade. (UnliNews Online)
